677: Chapter 7, Transaction in Progress_3 677: Chapter 7, Transaction in Progress_3 Being involved in such interests gives him an immediate headache.
Unfortunately, these situations are unavoidable since controlling a giant dragon’s mating instincts is extremely difficult.
It’s not like no one has considered drugging them surreptitiously, but fooling a giant dragon is no easy task!
If they were discovered, it would be a major accident.
The kingdom merely wanted to use the giant dragon for breeding; they were not prepared to make an enemy of it.
Besides, Hudson, as the dragon rider, would never agree to such an unscrupulous act.
“Your highness, you exaggerate!
It’s not that I’m struggling, but rather, Mister Red Dragon Maximus is.
You have no idea how voracious a dragon’s appetite is.
My ranches are almost insufficient.
Worst of all, Maximus is very choosy with his food; he insists on fresh livestock that he has seen grow himself.
To address this issue, I’ve converted much of the territory of the Count’s land into his ranch, yet it still seems inadequate.
The main issue lies in the dispersion of the Count’s territory.
Given the dominance of hills and mines around the Manor House, there is a lack of suitable ranchland.
If we could exchange territories, consolidating scattered lands, the problem could be readily addressed.
Mister Maximus is very sentimental.
Even when it comes to breeding, the offspring are still his descendants.
We can’t take away all offspring born of a magical beast; we must leave some behind for him to remember.
If we want to take away offspring he dislikes, we must provide sufficient compensation.
Your Excellency, I’m sure you’re aware of a dragon’s preferences!”
Seeing the distressed look on Hudson’s face, Duke Aefero cursed him silently in his heart.
He was clearly trying to advance his personal interests while using the banner of the giant dragon as a pretense.
It’s true that dragons are avaricious, but to assume they’d sell their “seeds of life” for money is to greatly underestimate a dragon’s pride.
Compared to transactions, dragons clearly prefer to plunder.
When a dragon can solve a problem with its fists, it is not a problem to them at all.
“Your Excellency the Count, as for the land exchange issue, I can only promise to do my best to convince the King.
However, we’re likely to face resistance in the Parliament.
Especially those Norther Nobles, who have no consideration for the kingdom’s overall situation and constantly commit ridiculous deeds.
The other two problems don’t seem too tricky, as long as Mister Maximus doesn’t have a big appetite.”
Offhandedly, Grand Duke Aefero insulted the Nobles of the North again.
Clearly, the royal family had fallen out with them and didn’t even bother to hide their disdain.
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Apart from clans who had a disagreement with Hudson, others are prepared to join the “borrowing for breeding” squad.
So, at this critical juncture everyone would opt for “transaction”.
“Your Highness need not worry too much.
My Alpha Kingdom is not ruled by those northern guys.
Especially not in these times, when their internal discord alone is enough to keep them busy for years and they don’t have time to cause trouble here?
The biggest problem will be persuading Mister Maximus; I suppose you must have also heard about a dragon’s pride.
It might take several months to persuade him to agree, and who knows what kind of troubles we might face during that time.
In the meantime, the Kingdom must prepare a female beast.
After all, we have no experience with a dragon’s mating season.
If it’s too short and we miss the opportunity, it would be greatly troublesome to court that chance again!”
Hudson complained incessantly.